6 days postpartum, is it too soon to pump?

Nicole

Hi all!

My baby was born 6 days ago and my milk has been coming in steadily.

He eats one every one to two hours, and most of the time he only needs off of one side before getting full. Sometimes if it's been 2 hours to 3 hours, he'll eat for about 10 minutes on one side, then 3 on the other.

I was thinking about pumping when he doesn't eat off of or finish what I've produced for the side that he doesn't feed from.

Was going to get your opinions if this would negatively impact anything like my supply or how much he's eating.

(Lactation clinic is closed on weekends, but my boob is full right now lol. Any advice is helpful)

Picture of milk drink baby for visibility.

Thanks for your insights!!!